The Saskatchewan Camps Association believes in the importance of high-quality and safe camp programs. One of the best ways to ensure camps are running at a high standard is to invest in the education and training of their staff and volunteers. Camps prioritizing professional development and training certification demonstrate their commitment to safe operations, professionalism, and a caring community for their campers. Some certifications are mandatory within our accreditation standards and some are best practice recommendations. In both cases, we understand the financial investment it takes for camps to train their staff. We have developed the SCA Training and Professional Development Subsidy Program to help with the cost.
SCA Training and Professional Development Subsidy Program
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
The Accreditation Development Subsidy Program helps accredited camps cover the cost of registration fees for training courses that increase staff qualifications needed to run camp programming and meet accreditation standards.
The maximum amount that can be claimed under the Training and Professional Development Subsidy Program is 75% of the course registration fee. Reimbursement per camp will not exceed $600 per year. Reimbursement will be paid to SCA Accredited Camps, not directly to individuals. 2025 Update: We have removed the $300 per person limit, so applicants may request funding for up to $600 for one person, or may split the $600 limit between multiple eligible staff trainings.
Applications for training received in 2025 are open from January 1- February 1, 2026. Subsidies will be awarded after this date while funds are available.
ELIGIBILITY
BENEFITS
Subsidies will be issued for professional development registration fees for the attendance at events, workshops, courses, or online sessions that are related to Saskatchewan Camps Association accreditation standards. To ensure eligibility of training, see the list below or contact the Saskatchewan Camps Association to discuss course outcomes for supporting SCA accreditation standards.
Participants in the training course must be permanent, senior-level seasonal, or returning (minimum 2 consecutive years) seasonal staff members of an SCA Accredited Camp.
This program is only available to SCA Accredited Camps
Training must have been completed in 2025
The following trainings are eligible for the funding, however approval is not limited to this list:
Camp Directors Professional Development:
International Camp Directors Course (ICDC)
Health care and response:
Wilderness First Aid
First Aid/CPR C
Mental Health First Aid
Med Assist
Food Safe
Programming instruction and supervision:
Paddle Canada – canoe/water sport
National Lifeguard
Bronze Cross
Pool Operators
Boat License
Adventure course (climbing walls, high ropes, zip lines)
Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
Archery (NCCP, NASP)
Equestrian Coaching
Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leader/Instructor
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development
Child Protection
APPLY
BENEFITS
Accredited Camps can complete the Application for SCA Training and Professional Development Subsidy Program form below for all staff who attended an event.
The following must be provided with application:
1. Required receipts
2. A copy of the Certificate of Participation (if available) or proof of successful completion
Applications are open from January 1 – February 1, 2026.
Training must have been completed in 2025.
APPLICATION FORM
Applications are open from January 1 – February 1, 2026
All Training must have been completed and paid for in 2025.
If you need to submit more than one application, please log out and log back in for the form to reset and allow a second submission.